When preparing a client for a scheduled colonoscopy, which of the following nursing interventions wo...

When preparing a client for a scheduled colonoscopy, which of the following nursing interventions would the nurse include?

A.Inserting a nasogastric tube 12 hours before the procedur
B.Cleansing the bowel with laxatives or enemas.
C.Administering an antibiotic to decrease the risk of infection.
D.Spraying a local anesthetic into the client's throat to calm the gag reflex.

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参考答案: B

参考解析: A colonoscopy is the visual examination of the large bowel using a fiberoptic endoscope inserted into the client's rectum. Typically the client will be placed on a liquid diet 24 hours before the procedure and kept NPO after midnight the night before the procedure. The bowel is cleansed through the use of laxatives and enemas.

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